Affiliated Veterinary Specialist of Jacksonville, a BluePearl partner is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Assistant – Emergency in the Jacksonville, FL location.

• Do you love making a difference in the lives of pets and their families?
• Do you have a desire to advance your skills in veterinary medicine? 
• Do you enjoy a diverse caseload and working in a fast paced environment with highly skilled professionals?

Utilize your skills to the fullest by becoming an Emergency Veterinary Technician in our Jacksonville location! Our dynamic team prides themselves on excellent patient and client care for emergency and critical cases. Your primary responsibilities would be triaging emergency cases as they arrive, caring for patients in the ICU, performing diagnostics (radiography, lab work, etc.), monitoring anesthesia, medical documentation, and assisting the emergency doctor with various other responsibilities.  Nights, Weekends, and Holidays are required.

The primary function of the Emergency Veterinary Assistant is to be responsible for treatments of stable hospitalized patients and stable outpatient diagnostics and treatments. 

• Provides nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Calculates basic medical math.
• Understands classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administers medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possesses a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Who are we?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners grew from the dreams of numerous veterinarians who believed pets should have access to high quality, groundbreaking healthcare.

We are seeking hospital support with the same philosophy who are looking to grow their career in an exciting environment with a family atmosphere.

Your success is our success.

At BluePearl, the continued education of our techs is paramount. Not only do our techs get to work in state of the art facilities with the best veterinary teams in the nation, but they also have access 90% paid scholarships with Penn Foster and CE allowances. We also go even further to hold monthly CE meetings, associate feedback sessions, and opportunities for mentorship and cross-training.

Additional Benefits:

BluePearl offers health benefits options, competitive compensation, flexible hours, scrub allowance, opportunity to bring your dog to work, additional training, and unlimited growth potential.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Seattle, WA is hiring an experienced / Licensed Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced Emergency department. There are multiple shifts available, and we are offering a $2,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates in addition to a relocation bonus for out of state applicants.

Are you a passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician who is seeking a dynamic work environment that allows you to participate in training and continuing education opportunities? Check us out!

Primary responsibilities of a BluePearl Licensed Veterinary Technician: Triage emergency cases as they come in and as needed, assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates, performing diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, client communication, etc.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Calculates basic medical math.
• Understands classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administers medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possesses a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Intubates patients under the direction of a Level II technician or higher.
• Remains current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

How can you become successful at BluePearl?

At BluePearl, the continued education of our techs is paramount. Not only do our techs get to work in state of the art facilities with the best veterinary teams in the nation, but they also have access 90% paid scholarships with Penn Foster and CE allowances. We also go even further to hold monthly CE meetings, associate feedback sessions, and opportunities for mentorship and cross-training.

Your benefit options will include:

• Health benefits options
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hours
• Scrub allowance
• Opportunity to bring your dog to work
• Additional training
• Unlimited growth potential

Eye Care for Animals San Diego is now hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their AMAZING team!

The ideal candidate:

• has strong communication skills
• works well on a team
• possess exceptional customer service skills
• is a licensed tech with at least two years experience

We are looking for a Vet Tech Monday, Thursday and Fridays to work 8-6.

This is a Full Time position!

JOB SUMMARY

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain patient history and updates from clients
• The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• The ability to learn to enter service fees into the patient processing database
• The ability to calculate medication dosages and prepare instructions for clients
• Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
• The ability to learn how to create and review treatment estimates and payment options with clients
• Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
• Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
• The ability to properly run an autoclave and Anprolene gas sterilizer
• Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
• Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
• Available to work in other ECFA area offices, if needed

Why work at Eye Care for Animals San Diego?

We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive for a positive work/life balance. We believe in providing the best medical care to our patients and the best customer service to our clients.

We invest heavily in our employees' long-term growth and happiness. We offer wonderful benefit packages including medical, vision and dental insurance, plus a 100% paid life insurance policy for you too! PTO with no “use it or lose it clause”, internal and external continuing education, bonuses, dynamic pet care discounts, 401K, and much, much, more!

If you are passionate about pets and providing outstanding veterinary care, we want you to join our team!

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Part time position available for a veterinary technician. Our team is very supportive and energetic. We see a wide variety of animals from dogs, cats and birds to ferrets, rats and turtles. We expect team work and support for each other and our clients. We strive to provide excellent service to our clients and patients and an enjoyable environment for the team! Duties would include assisting the doctor in exam rooms, venipuncture, catheter placements, assisting in anesthesia procedures, patient handling and treatments, client education and communication and many more. We strive to provide a fear free environment for our patients while offering services using laser therapy, acupuncture, whole body nutrition supplements and high quality medicine, surgery and dental services.

Our compensation includes a competitive wage, uniform allowance, personal pet discounts, bonus programs and continuing education opportunities.

Contact us to get started!

Lyndhurst Animal Clinic is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician for a busy 3 doctor practice. Interest in dentistry,surgery, and anesthesia a plus. Need to have good client communication skills and the ability to handle/lift larger dogs/patients. Please send resumes to [email protected] 

F/T Licensed Veterinary Technician needed for vibrant 5 doctors, 4-technician practice in Suffolk. Hours may include noon to 9pm shift. Experience preferred, including dental prophy skills. Duties include surgical monitoring and assistance, labs, patient care, digital radiography, placing IV’s, etc.(Also, if you play volleyball, we would welcome help on our beach volleyball team!) Top salary commensurate with experience; enthusiastic recent graduates welcome. Benefits, including continuing education. Contact Dr. Rosen or Dr. Meyer via Fax (631) 667-5215, e-mail [email protected] or phone.

We, at Affordable Vet Care, are looking for a good veterinary technician to be a part of our team.

The right candidate should be a mature, intelligent, and happy team player.

Necessary skills include fear-free patient handling, drawing blood, and cutting nails. Daily duties include obtaining patient histories; running lab work; preparing injections/vaccinations; and filling prescription requests.

Surgical skills; such as being able to monitor and maintain sterility, are a plus.

This practice is well-managed. Chaos is prevented by having scheduled appointments; referring out after-hour emergencies/hospitalizations; and having enough staff. Our weekly schedule can vary, but expect 35-40 hours. We are open Monday-Wednesday-Friday (7:30am-5:30pm); and Tuesday-Thursday (7:30am to 7pm). We are CLOSED on Saturday-Sunday. We do not board or groom.

We work in a newly-remodeled, full-service small animal practice; seeing only dogs and cats. The surgery schedule can range from dental prophy/sterilization to cystotomy/enterotomy; with no orthopedic procedures. We also have a digital x-ray machine; an isolation ward; separate dog/cat wards; as well as a private suite for end-of-life procedures.

Pay will be based on past experience and performance. Benefits include uniform allowance, insurance, paid holidays, vacation pay and retirement savings; after required waiting periods. Please respond to ad with contact information and up-to-date resume.

Duke Animal Hospital is Hiring Veterinary Technicians!

Duke Animal Hospital is a growing and vibrant four-doctor, small animal and exotic practice located on the north side of Chicago near Wrigley Field. With a supportive and team based focus, we are passionate and dedicated to the highest level of patient and client care.

We are a modern, paperless practice with a cloud based practice software system, in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and modern surgery and dental suites.

Experience with exotics preferred, but we can teach. Candidates should have experience and/or training in:

Phlebotomy and IV Catheter Placement

Anesthetic Patient Monitoring

Medication Administration

Dental Prophylaxis

Digital and Digital Dental Radiography

Restraint of all Breeds and Temperaments

Microscope Skills

Electronic Medical Record Keeping

Client Education

Ideal candidates will be team players who have good communication skills, are highly organized, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced yet fun environment. We are open 7 days a week excluding holidays and are seeking technicians with the availability to work evenings and rotating weekends.

Our generous benefit package includes health insurance, 401K, paid time off, and lots of perks!

At Duke Animal Hospital, we love what we do and it shows. Check us out on Facebook and Yelp to see what our clients say. To apply please send a cover letter and resume. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. As a full-time Overnight Veterinary Technician, you would be responsible for providing care and treatment to animals.

Responsibilities

·        Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.

·        Take radiographs.

·        Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.

·        Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.

·        Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.

·        Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.

·        Use and maintain medical equipment.

·        Perform physical examination of animals.

·        Perform data entry to update animal records.

·        Clean and maintain work areas.

·        Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.

·        Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

·        Monitor animals overnight.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions.

Organizational competencies apply to all jobs at the League; position competencies are specific to this position.

Organizational Competencies

·     Accountability

·     Flexibility

·     Leadership

·     Teamwork

·     Attention to Detail

·     Initiative

·     Managing Resources

·     Technical Expertise

·     Decision Making

·     Integrity

·     Results Oriented

·     Time Management

Position Competencies

·     Analytical Thinking

·     Work Independently   

·     Conflict Management

Position Qualifications: Education, Experience, Certification, and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required

·        Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience

·        Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience

·        Working knowledge of current veterinary practices

·        Strong interpersonal communication skills

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

·        Ability to work independently and in a team environment

·        High attention to detail

Desired

·        Certified veterinary technician

·        Experience in an animal welfare environment

·        2 years’ experience working as a veterinary technician

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Majority of working hours will be held during non-business hours for the organization. Employee must be capable and confident in working independently. Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation. 

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Overnight Supervisor to join our well-established, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/general practice in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

We’re looking for a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the experience and technical know-how to make them happen….a devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and is invested in their colleagues’ success….someone who takes enormous pride in their ability to listen and speak to clients like a trusted friend….a service-minded professional who is energized by the gratitude of others and in the satisfaction of a job done right.

If this describes you, then we want you on our team!

Why We Need You

We recognize that our clients have many choices in veterinary care, including the choice to skip it altogether. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. And to never take their patronage for granted.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical examinations and patient assessment, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, laboratory work, pharmacy, patient recovery, and compassionate care for our hospitalized patients.

Your teaching and marketing skills will also come into play, as you educate clients on the value of advanced veterinary care. You will be in a unique position to coach them on keeping their pets healthy, as well as validating any concerns they may have in collaborating with the doctor. Making a positive impact on both the patient’s life and the client’s is a privilege that you will share in.

Perhaps the greatest asset you will bring is your emotional intelligence. As you know, the hospitalization of a beloved pet can be a stressful situation for everyone involved. At times, your ability to maintain a cool head and treat clients according to the Golden Rule will be tested. But we have faith in your professionalism and know that you won’t let us, your patients—or yourself—down!

Why You Should Consider Us

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts and more! 

Please note that this position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.